Thinking Like a Criminologist (L3111)
Thinking Like a Criminologist
Module L3111
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This modules aims to introduce students to the key skills involved in thinking like a criminologist.
The course places a joint emphasis on gaining both a theoretical and practical understanding of criminology as a discipline. Students will develop skills in interpreting crime statistics, critically assessing definitions of crime and engaging with media debates about crime and justice. These will be informed by introductory criminological theory to provide a foundation, including positivism and classicism, Durkheim and the Chicago School. Key topics will include:
-What is crime?
-Who is a criminal?
-How can we use crime statistics?
-The history of crime
-Media representations of crime
-The use of official reports and policy documents
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the emergence of criminology as a discipline and recognise its defining features
Employ relevant theoretical concepts to explain definitions of crime and justice
Recognise the importance of crime statistics and criminal justice policy to criminology
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | XVAC Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11110011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
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Dr Alexa Neale
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